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About Bohemia nugget. (Cottage Grove, Or.) 1899-1907 | View Entire Issue (July 6, 1900)
BOHEMIA NUGGET. C. J. HOWARD - EDITOR Entered lit the pnvtofUce at Ciittngt Orov Oregon 01 Pcconil Clura mull mnttcr. Miilxerliitliin prl.0, 81. BO, In ii-Uniicr. AifrertlaliiB rntr inmtn known upo application. Friday, Junk 6, 1900. A CHAPTER OP DEATH. The steamer San Bias, which left Cape Nome June 21, and ar rived at Seattle Saturday, not only brought down $1,000,000 in gold hut also the news of the tragic death of four adventurers upon whom fortune did not smile. This is but a forerunner of that which is sure to follow, as a result of men rushing headlong into a strange country in quest of gold. Thousands upon thousands of men of every nationality of every temperment of every disposition meet upon this common stamping ground, facing a game of chance, trusting to "luck" that they may be the winner. They do not stop to consider that the came is less favorable to their winning than a game of poker. Men must fail in the search of gold, as well as in the search of other successes, and when they are bunched together, as they are in faraway Nome, there is sure to be a vast army of unfortunates who shall fail to find things as their im agination, after a feast upon glow iug pen pictures, had lead them to believe were in waiting for them. The Hortous of Eugene, young, inexperienced, ambitious, desirous of wealth, wandered into the Alas kan gold-fields and, for a time, Fortune waved her magic wand and smiled upon them; and then, in the shaddowy face of the native Indian, death in all its tragic horror came, and that for which they had en dured hardships and undergone de privations vas of no avail. One sad chapter of the many now on and the many sure to follow. Now we read of Murray of San Francisco, and how he, bowed by the grief for his son, laid, down the burden and passed over the "poison" route. L. M. Woodward of Philadelphia found not the fortune for which he sought, and, being without funds, sent a bullet into his own brain. Wra. Kerr and Thos. Kinman, returning across Nome Bay from an unsuccessful prospecting tour, found death in a watery grave. Thus we read of those who left home and- friends, pocketing the little wealth they had accumulated iu a lifetime of toil, to risk all in a strangelaud, mingling with all the rough elements which go to make up the world of strife and gain, only to find the golden bowl broken and Death that mysteri ous agent soothes the "fever called Living." 0Vr IT WAS Cotfiifc Grove Mcbratioi Badly Marred by KainBiff Crowd. A most appalling accident oc cured at Tacoma, Wash., on July 4th. An excursion car on a trolly line, in some unaccountable manner was tnrown from a bridge and struck bottom up 60 feet below and than rolled to the bottom of the gulch 120 feet. Fifty-three men, women and children were aboard and 35 were killed outright and the 18 remaining were injured, at least half of them fatally. No one seems to know how the accident occurred There was a sharp curve in the track at the- bottom of a grade where the accident occurred, and as the car struck the curve it left the track and pitched downward, resulting in the most heartrending accident iu the history oi the city of Tacoma. Eugene is now assured of a first class band. That city has always had some very excellent band musicians, and now with the stimulus a regimental band al ways gives local talent, the little city will have a band by next year that will at least divide houors with any like organization iu the state. Tlio dance at Murtln's hall on tho night of tho Fourth wns pronounced a success. It is said that at least 500 people remained away from Cottage Grove on the Fourth on account of the rain which threatened on the after noon of the third and came the morning oi tlie rourtii. ine largest crowd that ever gathered here to observe the day was an ticipated but it fell short of last years' crowd a trifle, as the weather was so threatening in the morning that the people from the country did not come. Something like 00 people arrived on the night train from points south and the ap pearance of these people on the streets so early in the morning was a good indication that the crowd would be large; but by 7 o'clock a fine rain commenced and con tiuued nearly all the forenoon, with few intermissions. The floats which had been artistically ar ranged were standing iu the streets and they suffered materially. The rain soaking the bunting and imings. However at the ap- pointed time the procession moved headed by two bands, Drain and Cottage Grove, and a very pretty appearance was made. Miss Daisy Thomas as Goddess was very charmingly dressed and arranged the great float surrounded by the many pretty little girls who honored her. The W. C. T. U. float was a particularly pretty thing. It was of pure white and most artistically arranged. A large crowd gathered at the grove after the parade to listen to the program, which was practically dispensed with on account of the rain. In the absence of President of the Day Veatch who is east, and Vice President of the Day R. A. Booth, who was unavoidably de tained, Mayor Bennett presided. Rev. Gardner offered prayer, and then after music by the choir the Declaration of Independence was read by Miss Pearl Hunter in her charming manner. Tlie oration of the day was de livered by Attorney F. G. Eby, of this city. He made an eloquent address which was listened to with rapt attention. The principle features of the address were the important lessons taught by study of our history as a nation; that right will always prevail; that the popular will of the people can be trusted; the charitable character of the Araerican people. He said the most important lesson to be learned was that of patriotism, which should be cultivated and deeply in stilled in the minds of the youths of our land; that they might be come good, true and loyal citizens. His closing and glowing tribute to the dead and living volunteer soldiers brought tears to the eyes of many. It was a pleasing and scholarly address, and elicited many compliments. THE SPORTS. Had it not been for the sports prepared for the afternoon the cele bration would indeed have been short of entertainment. It did not rain much in the afternoon and active interest centered upon the field sports. Tho winners were as follows: 100 yard foot race, D. Knox, 1st; M. Jackson 2nd. 75 yard foot race, boys, Roy Hemenway, 1st; M. Jackson 2nd. Hurdle race, D. Knox 1st; M. H. Coffman 2d. One mile bicycle race, M. Jack son 1st; Albert Griffin 2d. High jump, D. Knox 1st; Chas. McFarland 2d. 500 yard bicycle race, M. Jack son, 1st; Albert Griffin, 2d Wheelbarrow race, D.TCnox, 1st; Jim Potts, 2d. Broad jump, D. Knox, 1st, M. Jackson, 2d. As no bicycle parade could be formed in the evening, it was dc cided to divide the prize money for this feature up into three prizes and they were awarded to the best decorated wheels iti the parade in the morning as follows: Miss Dell Durham 1st, $3.00', Miss Agnes Wnnlov. 2d. &2.00: Miss Bessie j T ' w Markley, 3d, Si. 00. Tom Jenkins, amidst much com petition, won the prize for the best decorated gentleman's wheel. To fill out, some of the boys ar ranged an impromptu plvigugly pioposition in the evening wluc created considerable merriment and in which the burlesqttely deco rated go-cart of Jenkins & Lawson cut quite a figure. The fireworks on the street in the eveninir were very pretty, but could have been materially im nroved upon, with no additional expenditure of money, had they been systematically managed and fired from the butte. Tnkinjr into consideration the atmospheric conditions, everybody was pleased, and all seemed to have a good time. GOOD DAI.I.. An important feature in the cele bration sports was the ball game between the Bohemia team, and picked nine made up iu most part from the old team which did such pretty work here a few years ago In the first three innings the Bo hernias made a score of 9 to nothing but from that time on when the "old fellers" got down to work the Bohemias did not have things their own way although they did very clever work. However, try as they did the picked nine recovered the lead in the eighth inning. Then the fun commenced. The picked nine went to bat wi bout a score, Bohemia went to bat and the first batter sent a scorcher down within a mile or two of Shortstop Holder man, who got one of his old time moves on him "and went up in the air for it, and then doubled on 2d base, putting two men out. The third man to bat through a fumble ot I'ltcner Medley inaoe a score. resting the game in Bohemias fa vor with a score of 13 to 14. STOCK AND FARM. Oregon strawberres are attract ing attention 111 the Eastern mar kets and are pronounced unequaled, Hay hands are scarce in Klamath county, at $2 and $2.50 per day. Gilliam county is said to have one of the best stands of wheat in tne history of the connty. An abundant fruit crop is re ported in Baker county. A crop of flax is being grown in the forks of the Santiam, estimated at 1,000 acres, The cherry crop of Western Ore gon is practically a failure. Thus far the early fruit in South Lane county is reported nearly, if not quite, a failure. Here iu Cot tage Grove the market has been poorly suppl'ed, and the merchants have been unable to remedy the troufre. Not enough early fruit was raised iu this section to supply the local market of Cottage Grove, In Linn county 200,000 acres are iu cultivation. It is said that the pasturage of Oregon has been better this year than for many seasons. This is due to the fact that March came with warm rarus which started tlie grass growing, and the recent warm rains which were so damaging to fruit and hay, made the pastures fresh and green again. The Dakota wheat crop is re ported as almost a failure. The apple crop throughout the United States is reported unusually large this year. Missouri, how ever, reports only a little over one third of a crop. The day was materially spoiled by the July rain which delayed coniing until the identical 4U1, but nevertheless we had a good crowd of well behaved patriotic people just the same. It is said to liuvo rained hard at Eu gene on the Fourth, LURCH'S STORE. Always a full Stock. Grove Oregon. M Cottage NOTIl'i: TO CONTUACTO. H. XotlooHhcrcbv jrlventhi.t vlrm, olM. SSIVS"" " I'll, Y.Yv .,5' ihrMi .W .f liy.lio .... : - .v.. m .wi..l, l.li y of liilxll ?.:.... ..:-.l..n M.1I11 mill Willi ttCVl. Hi citv .it (ttiauo drove. ihiii-1iiI1iik' the June IWO. ciitlilal "(inllimHw N. : Mlllt' inliilt if niton 11I1111K I In' . . .V .. ..-.I .....I- theruwlih."l'l'vel ' H' JU!"' ".'lrtl'V. ..u the 6th.lny.if '' wj. ,,,!".1. .hr reive Milt for itrmlimr mul iimiw ntiiljnnc wl I niitturtllitfKUIIerHliitiK either jl.lr . I wl J xtrcetii.nl the tllro of Iho rll I (emu lor ul the iu.1.1 t lt . from the .lute ..I lhl tmllee l' ItiHixl Inehnllinr thoTih.My of July l. . which time ami eliii-olhe mhl in r"t "III he Bunnlcl to the lnwov irHi;llilr hMiler. 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Fur full liiformiilioii Kpply to the street C om tnlttcoof the c.uiurll ot to tho lieivnler of Iho lity of futtmro lirove. liiitclthMhellth ily of .lime IW. lly unlcr of the t Ity luuiiell of CottaKO Grove J.S. Mkhlky, 1 lly lltx-oti'.er. XOTICK FOU I'LMIUCATION. Land Oirico at Hom-buri:. Ori-unii, . .Iiiiii'Jl, 1000. Xoliceis licruhy jjiven thai tin foN lowinn-iutiKil ectflcr linn llltti not ire o( hi- intention lo innko liinil iiroof in Hiip- p.irtof his claim. Mini that uil ruo( will lie niaik before Joel V:iie, U. J. CoiiiiniMioner nt Kitenc, Oieumi, on UitftiHt :Srtl, 1000, vii! : tieorne W. (rn foil on lux II . I-;. .Mi MMi. inr tlie oi: 4 Sec. 4 In. Ul S. 1( I w. lie names tlie follow iiiL' witnei-sea In Drove liiHCiiiitiiiiiniic leniilei.eo ilium ami cultivation of naiil land, vir. : Albert II. Urnwon. James r. In-nam, II. II. I -co J. It. Komlnll, of ".iltau (J rove, Oregon. J. 1 . lilllDIKM. lleyiater. NRHi McPAELAND &C0. Proprietors. Dealers in : .1 3eo ( ; M u (; ( ot 1 , I n !IJresli Sa.usni-os, pjs, and Gaixie in sea. son. AT TI-IK LOAVES PRICKS. MAIN STUKKT, COTTACK GROVK, QRF.G0J XOTICK FOU I'L'III.It'ATlON'. lintl C fllee nt Itojolnnv, Orecm, Jnnu 17, llHXi. Notice in hereby civen that thiifn'.low- iiip-naineil pettier Iiiih tlletl notice of bid intention to nuiUe llnal imxif in Htinnort of hit) claim, anil that sai.l proof v. ill be mailu IX'lore ltej,'it-ter ami Keeeiver I . ft. Land Umre at ICoebtirt.', t)it-on, on AnpiHt II, 10J:), viz: Colbert I, Short ridge, on II. K. 8)5!), for the X oftlfe NK H, Sec. Tp. li. S. It. It West. Ho names the follow inc witneHfes lo TO DATE Sewing Mac lines ARE JUST THAT nrT lLilI-bcariii; and Hiijh-Kratle Vertical Feed ami three 1... t..... ...i.:...... 3 iiuiiwi 11.1.11 iii.iwiiiiit:. 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